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Megan Gil

Megan Gil

Law Clerk/Secretary

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Attorney at The Gil Law Group, P.C.

  • Education

    • Centro Granadi de Español (CEGRI)

      2013 - 2013
      Spanish Language and Literature

      Study Abroad - Granada, Spain

    • The John Marshall Law School

      2014 - 2017
      Doctor of Law (J.D.)

      • Dean’s List, 2016• Professor Maureen Kordesh, Teaching Assistant, January 2015-2017• The John Marshall Law School Student Alumni Council, Student Member, September 2014-2016

    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Global Studies, Spanish

      • Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Reece Scholarship, 2011-2014• President’s Award Program Recipient, 2010-2014• Study Abroad Program: Centro de Granadi de Español, Granada, Spain, January-May 2013• Pre-Law Society, Newspaper Section Editor, Elected October 2010-May 2013• Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity, Event Director, Elected October 2011-January 2013• Student Online Advisory Board, Student Member, Elected September 2012-May 2014

  • Experience

    • The Gil Law Group, P.C.

      Jun 2009 - Jun 2016
      Law Clerk/Secretary

      • Directed client intake interviews to determine scope of situations and appropriate services to provide• Conducted legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis• Communicated directly with clients in person and on the telephone to draft initial reports for files• Filed hard copy pleadings, complaints, and divorce documents with state court• Translated basic legal documents to Spanish-speaking clients• Handled paperwork regarding civil, criminal, real estate, and family law cases Show less

    • The John Marshall Law School

      Jan 2015 - May 2017

      • Instructed a class of 20 appellate advocacy students on the fundamentals of appellate legal writing and oral argument• Conducted legal research on recent developments in case law, law review articles, legislative history, and secondary sources for appellate course instruction support • Advocated for underrepresented citizens of Chicago in reverse mortgage and foreclosure cases in state and federal court under the supervision of licensed attorneys• Conducted initial client interviews to determine case value and litigation strategy for possible foreclosure defense• Drafted procedural court filings to assist with case management • Instructed first year Property students on drafting legal memoranda and weekly assessments• Counseled students on all areas of first year Property law

      • Professor Ardath Hamann - Research Assistant

        Aug 2016 - May 2017

      • 711 Licensed Clinical Intern

        Jun 2016 - Jan 2017

      • Professor Maureen Kordesh – Teaching Assistant

        Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

    • The Law Offices of Dworkin & Maciariello

      Apr 2015 - Sept 2015
      Law Clerk

      • Assisted attorneys and clients by filing claims at Workers' Compensation Commission• Created, updated, and organized medical chronologies, bill exhibits, and trial exhibits• Calculated wage statements to determine maximum weekly benefit levels for clients• Conducted legal research to facilitate deposition preparation• Answered and directed telephone calls; request medical records and send appropriate documentationto the claimant, department managers and/or adjusters• Researched bills for denial, rejection, missing or forms, previous payment and any other concerns• Individually handled a case load of over 70+ workers’ compensation files Show less

    • The Gil Law Group, P.C.

      May 2018 - now
      Associate Attorney

      • Prepare and review purchase and sales agreement for new homes, as well as tenant lease agreements.• Assist in the creation and development of estate plans by meeting with clients, assessing assets, goals and drafting various estate planning documents• Accompany property managers to Housing Court for eviction proceedings against tenants

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LexisNexis Professional Research Certification

      Mar 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Advertisement Book Committee Member

      Issued by Women's Bar Association of Illinois on Jan 2015
      Women's Bar Association of IllinoisAssociated with Megan Gil

    • English Tutor/Volunteer

      Issued by Severo Ochoa High School on Jan 2013
      Severo Ochoa High SchoolAssociated with Megan Gil

    • Marketing Volunteer

      Issued by Aurora Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Jun 2009
      Aurora Hispanic Chamber of CommerceAssociated with Megan Gil